Muscles
What is the action of adductor magnus?
adducts the hip
This is where a client moves the joint to demonstrate how much of the full range can be completed comfortably and without restriction
Active Range of Motion (AROM)
describes a person standing up, feet shoulder-width apart, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward
Anatomical Position
a unique feel when a joint reaches the end of its passive range of motion (PROM) determined by specific structures that stop the movement
End Feel
the mechanical structure where neighbouring bones are attached, often with connective tissue and cartilage
Joint
This muscle plantar flexes the ankle and flexes the knee
Gastrocnemius
joint movement that requires the therapist to move the relaxed client through a range of motion to determine how much of the full range can be completed comfortably and without restriction
Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
Distal
refers to something that is farther away from the torso, toward the fingers or toes
hard and abrupt, bones meet at end range
Bony
Kinesiology
the study of human movement
This muscle flexes the hip and extends the knee
Rectus femoris
a muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens and the attachment sites of the muscle move closer together
Concentric
refers to something more toward the feet, or below
Inferior
joint reaches end range due to another part of the body being in the way, very soft feeling
Soft tissue approximation
the process of evaluating a client’s condition
Assessment
Name a muscle that everts the foot
One of Peroneus longus, Peroneus brevis or extensor digitorum longus
a muscle contraction in which the distance between the muscle attachments increases and the muscle effectively gets longer
Eccentric
describes something toward the attachment point of the limb to the body
Proximal
Describe a muscular stretch end-feel
soft, giving, elastic, springy
A verticle line created by a weight hanging on the end of a string that is suspended from the ceiling and reaching almost to the floor
Plum line
Name a muscle that extends the hip
Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, adductor magnus
Type of muscle contraction where the length remains the same
Isometric
refers to something closer to a person’s head, or above
Superior
Abnormal end-feel detected when movement produces considerable pain, movement can’t be performed or stops due to pain
Empty
the skillful art of client evaluation that uses touch to locate and assess the quality of different structures
Palpation